Vulnerability, transparency, honesty, integrity, accountability, and open communication are all ways in which you can remove the barriers between yourself and someone else and get naked in the most fundamental and effective of ways. If you are going to be successful in business, in romance, in relationships, and in your walk with God — you
Tag: Relationships
Child of a Mother, Child of God
Every human being has a mother. Some are loving, invested, caring, thoughtful, wise, and supportive. Some are not. Some mothers become grand mothers and great grand mothers. Some mothers die before they really get the chance to connect with even the first generation. Some are believers. Some are not. The list goes on and on. For
True Love is Specific
I love coffee — the earthy, warm, bold, acidic, smooth, welcoming hospitality of a great cup of coffee sets it apart from other drinks I could choose. There’s something special in a moment set apart to enjoy the aroma, the flavor, and the conversations that come around a well made espresso or french press shared
Offering What You Have
You have something to offer right now. You may think that you have a long way to go before you will be ready to bring something to the table or make a difference, but God sees greatness in you today. You may look at your life in comparison with others around you and think that
Counterintuitive Success
Jesus succeeded in His mission by choosing to die for his friends. Like a marine diving on a grenade to save his squad members, or a fireman rushing up the stairs of the world trade center to get one more out as the towers fell — Jesus was willing to put it all on the
God Guarantees Resolution
When soldiers return from a mission it is standard practice for them to be debriefed on the events and accomplishments of their time in the field. This is not just for the sake of intelligence gathering, it is also a tool to bring something of resolution to the soldiers for what they faced in battle.
Intimacy is the Key to Healing, Happiness, and Success
You can’t compel love. A person held in a relationship against their will would never be said to be in love with the one holding them there. However, when Jesus was asked, “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the law?” Jesus answered, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your